John Francis Anderson (1920 - 1952)

Born 10 May 1920 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

Husband of Cora May (Jackson) Stocks — married 25 Feb 1941 in Singleton, New South Wales, Australia

Died 1952 at about age 31 in Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

John Francis was born at Singleton 1920 the son of Francis Joseph 'Frank' ANDERSON and Annie Madoline CONVERY. John died at Mayfield, Newcastle in 1952 and married at Singleton 1941 to Cora JACKSON.

Sources

• http:www.familyhistory.bdm.nsw.gov.au/lifelink/search
• DEATH: ANDERSON JOHN FRANCIS 14448/1952 FRANCIS JOSEPH/ANNIE MADOLINE..MAYFIELD
• MARRIAGE: 2476/1941 ANDERSON JOHN FRANCIS/JACKSON CORA MAY...SINGLETON
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 05 April 2020), memorial page for John Francis “Jack” Anderson (10 Oct 1920–31 Mar 1952), Find a Grave Memorial no. 192251134, citing Queen Street Cemetery, Singleton, Singleton Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by Struethruth (contributor 48495378)

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1. Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW: 1876 - 1954), Saturday 10 May 1952, page 2

• Mrs. CORA ANDERSON, JEAN and JOHN, of 7 Kelso-street Singleton, wish to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their floral tributes, cards and all kindness shown to them in their recent sad loss of husband and father, JOHN FRANCIS ANDERSON. Special thanks to police, Dot Walker, Bob Solmon, Mrs. F. Tomkins the Rinkin family, Bert Treharne and the lorry drivers. Please accept this as our personal thanks and gratitude.

1. Mr and Mrs FRANK ANDERSON and FAMIILY, of 11 Bathurst-street, Singleton, wish to sincerely thank relatives, friends and neighbours for their floral tributes, card and kindness shown to them during their recent sad loss of their dear son and brother, John Francis Anderson, Sincere thanks are extended to the police, Don Walker, and all persons who assisted in any way. Please accept this as our personal thanks and gratitude.
2. Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 - 1954), Wednesday 2 April 1952, page 2

• OBITUARY. MR. J. F. ANDERSON.

John Francis Anderson, of Kelso Street Singleton, who met death tragically in an accident at Sandgate on Monday night, was buried at the Catholic cemetery this morning. He was 31 years of age. The late Mr. Anderson is survived by his wife, Cora May, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Jackson, formerly of Singleton, but now living at Cessnock. He also leaves two children, Jean and John. He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson, of 11 Bathurst Street, and three, brothers and five sisters. They are: Rex, Vince, Brian, Sheila (Mrs. Harry Geddes), Laurel (Mrs. McBain), Maisie (Mrs. Laing) and Dulcie of Singleton, and Muriel (Mrs. Barnett, of Brisbane). A native of the district, Mr. Anderson's death comes as a great shock to his many friends. The well attended funeral left the home of his parents in Bathurst Street this morning a 11 a.m. and after a service in St. Patrick's church the body was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery. Messrs. Partridge Bros, made the funeral arrangements.